APSBulletin - November 2025
Dr. John Barthelemy, Superintendent
SCHOOL BOARD
Honoray Lewis, Ward 1
Lee Meyer Jr, Ward 2
Andrea Barras, Ward 3
Alexis Boutain, Ward 4
Joshua Hebert, Ward 5
Daniel Washington, Ward 6
Bambi Hood, Ward 7
Jessica Ourso, Ward 8
Doris Dugas, Ward 9
CALENDAR
Nov. 2 – Daylight Saving Time Ends
Nov. 11 – End of Second Nine Weeks Period
Nov. 24-28 – Thanksgiving Holiday – No Classes
Dec. 22- Jan. 2 –Christmas and New Year's Holidays – No Classes
Jan. 5 – Teacher Professional Development Day – No Classes
Jan. 19 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – No Classes
Head Start Educators Work to Enhance Family Engagement in Learning
Assumption Parish Schools’ Head Start staff held a professional development session on Nov. 6 to seek ways to enhance family involvement in early learning. The learning session centered around engagement activities and multiple modality learning opportunities.
The Head Start staff also review program standards and licensing regulations that aim to deliver comprehensive, high-quality individualized services supporting the school readiness of young children.
Assumption Schools Remains a “B” District
Assumption Parish Schools continues to be a strong “B-Rated” District, according to the accountability scores released by the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) on Nov. 20.
The report shows Assumption Parish Schools earned an 81.7 score overall, exceeding the state’s 80.9 average, and the district moved up one spot in the state’s overall rankings, climbing from No. 32 to No. 31.
Several schools also demonstrated notable growth and improved performance: Belle Rose Middle School increased by 9.1 points, moving from a “D” to a “C”; Labadieville Primary School grew by 5.8 points, also rising from a “D” to a “C”; Napoleonville Middle School increased 2.1 points maintaining its strong “C” rating; and Pierre Part Elementary School increased 1.8 points, maintaining its strong “B” rating.
At the same time, Assumption High School maintained its “A Rating” with a strong 95.5 School Performance Score, which was bolstered by strong performances in the Strength of Diploma and Graduation Rate categories.
“We are very proud of students, teachers, leaders and parents for their hard work and commitment to maintain a high-level of learning at all our grade levels. We know that consistency is the key to meaningful progress,” Superintendent Dr. John Barthelemy said.
Dr. Barthelemy noted that the district saw gains in several assessment categories measured by LDOE – climbing from No. 41 to No. 35 on the District Assessment Index (up 6 places), up from No. 38 to No. 36 on the District Progress Index (up 2 placed), up from No. 41 to No. 37 on the ACT Index (up 4 places), and No. 16 overall on the Graduation Rate Index.
Those schools receiving “Top Gains” status for attaining Progress Indexes over 90 points include Assumption High School, Bayou L’Ourse Elementary and Napoleonville Elementary.
These academic gains come on top of the district’s recent improvements in literacy growth and increases in the percentage of students scoring Mastery and Advanced on the LEAP 2025.
Assumption Schools rank No. 3 overall among K-8 students and high schoolers for the growth in the percentage of students scoring Mastery and Advanced on the state’s 2025 LEAP. The district ranks No. 5 overall in growth on the DIBELS assessment, which measures early literacy skills in students K-8.
State School Superintendent Observes Effective Classroom Teaching at Napoleonville Primary
Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley, center, meets with education leaders in Assumption Parish Schools during a recent visit to Napoleonville Primary School. Pictured around the table, left to right, are State Assistant Superintendent of Education Trey Folse, Brumley, Napoleonville Primary Asst. Principal Jonathan Aucoin, Napoleonville Primary Associate Asst. Principal Heidi Manning, Napoleonville Primary Asst. Principal Brychana Jarvis, Napoleonville Primary Principal Leslie Melvin, Superintendent Dr. John Barthelemy and Assumption Schools Human Resources Director Brandee Gros.
Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley visits with a student at Napoleonville Primary School during his recent visit.
Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley and state education leaders recently toured Napoleonville Primary to observe how local teachers are utilizing best practices to advance learning among their students.
Dr. Brumley requested the visit last month, asking to tour five classrooms and to meet with district leaders to learn how they are working with their teaching teams to align instruction with state standards.
He began his visit with a quick meeting with school and district leaders to learn about the overall progress. In that meeting, he shared how Louisiana has improved its national ranking in reading and math assessments, climbing from 49th to 32nd overall.
At the same time, he recognized that students in Assumption Parish Schools have made tremendous gains in their academic performance. The district ranks No. 5 overall for elementary students showing progress on the state’s DIBELS early literacy assessments.
Dr. Brumley then advanced his visit to the school’s classrooms, taking time to observe instruction and interact with the teachers and students.
In particular, he observed classroom instruction provided by first grade teacher Marcia Aucoin (ELA skills), Kindergarten teachers Pam Tucket (math) and Kali Dupre (skills), second grade teacher Paula Theriot (knowledge) and fourth grade teacher Jennifer Aysen (math).
District Names Top Students of the Year
Assumption Parish Schools recently announced the winners of the district’s Student of the Year competition, which honors exceptional achievements among students.
This year’s winners are Emma Mabe, a fifth grader at Bayou L’Ourse Elementary; Emma Evans, and eighth grader at Assumption High School, and Sara Blanchard, a senior at Assumption High School.
The Student of the Year program showcases individuals who excel in academics, leadership, community service and extracurricular activities. These outstanding students embody qualities such as integrity, perseverance and a commitment to personal growth.
“We would like to express our appreciation to all the students who participated, as well as to the coordinators and judges involved in the event,” Superintendent Dr. John Barthelemy said. “Having successfully navigated a rigorous selection process, these students represent the best of our education community. We take great pride in their accomplishments and wish them continued success as they advance to the regional competition.”
The students will compete against other Student of the Year winners at their grade levels at the regional level, and if they advance, at the state level. The state finalists will be named next spring.